TECHNOLOGY to list this winter

Low property inventory increases your ability to sell and we can help.

We use Drone Technology to highlight your land or estate.  Winter is great because the leaves are gone and we can see the property in great detail.

Don’t resist – Winter is a great time to list!

What's So Important About Land Anyway?

While most Realtors are happy to tell you how many bedrooms or bathrooms a particular piece of property has, we ask you to think about what's at the base of every house, business and farm - the land. Whether you're buying an undeveloped parcel or purchasing an existing structure, the land underneath is a crucial thing to consider. Whether you're trying to find the the property lines on a 50-acre lot, finding the best spot for your septic system, or trying to figure out the best place to put in a road, Dave's 30 years of experience as a Civil Engineer and commercial contractor will help you do it right.

Don't Believe Us? Ask the National Association of Realtors

In the Preamble to the 2015 NAR Code of Ethics, the importance of land is clearly stated:

Under all is the land. Upon its wise utilization and widely allocated ownership depend the survival and growth of free institutions and of our civilization. REALTORS® should recognize that the interests of the nation and its citizens require the highest and best use of the land and the widest distribution of land ownership.

Things to Think About When Buying Land

Below are just a few of the ways Dave can help you choose the piece of Vermont that's right for you:

Aerial Views

For the land buyer: why do a “drive by” when so much can be learned from the air? By using a nice aerial view you can see approximate property lines, where the neighbors are located, contours of the land elevations, pond and other feature locations at the time of first interest.

For the Vermont seller: the more information that can be attached to your MLS listing, the easier it is for the purchaser to see how special your property is. Please review the aerial image below to see how much information that can be attached to help move the transaction in a positive direction without a lot of time wasted by either party.

Will it Perc?

We can do a USDA soil survey of a Vermont land parcel with information produced by the National Cooperative Soil Survey. After your land is defined as an “area of interest,” we can isolate your particular area with outlines of the property using an interactive map. We then develop a new map to access soil data for the property which indicates soil quality for certain conservation and engineering applications. This map will also indicate the degree of slope and soil types, which will help you decide where to place a structure, or septic system. The Old Tavern Farm is an example of a USDA soil survey we did for a property here in Vermont – and don’t worry, we’ll help you understand what it means.

Boundary Lines

David can help you establish the lines on any Vermont property that has been previously surveyed. With the use of a hand GPS and a survey map, we can help locate the survey points and use colored flagging to indicate area. This can increase your confidence and understanding of property scope, so that you can carefully and precisely choose the best parcel of land and orientation of your Vermont home to take advantage of the best views or solar orientation.

Types of Trees

Most often, a timber cruise with a survey map or soil analysis and hand-written notes will give you a general idea of what kind of timber you will find on different sections of land. Dave also works hand in hand with Vermont Foresters to help you understand the true worth of the timber on a lot.

Expert Land Advice is Tough to Find

While that special Vermont vista may speak to your heart, you may wonder if the parcel you have your eye on is buildable, farmable, profitable or accessible. Dave Jamieson, backed by Pall Spera Company Realtors, LLC experience, has the expertise, answers and confidence you need to make a good Vermont land purchase. Dave offers land purchasing advice that you know is trustworthy, and he knows about many Vermont properties that may be for sale but may not be on the national real estate websites….or any where else for that matter. Many land owners only want to deal with very qualified buyers, and they trust David to discreetly market their parcels of Vermont land to the most discerning buyers.

Don’t get lost again!  Actually, those of us who spend time in the woods don’t get lost – we just get “turned around”!

Getting turned around started early for me as I was raised on the Von Trapp farm in Waitsfield.  On a day we did not have to work in the fields, my brother, Dick, would say “let’s go to the fire tower (Scragg Mountain) today” and the adventure would start.  Across the pasture to Palmer Hill Road and past the Priest camp to the fire tower.  On the way down we would go various ways and were not always sure of where we were.  We could have used OnXhunt GPS maps which is an app for hunting, hiking, back country or any time you are in the woods.  In real estate we use it because it shows the tax map property lines, property owner, contours and more.  Best feature is a button that says “show my location” which eliminates being embarrassed again!

        PUBLIC RECREATION ON PRIVATE LAND

As a Real Estate Broker, my major interest is land transactions.  I was amazed to learn that 85% of all land in our state is privately owned.

Vermont law allows people to hunt, fish and walk on private property without permission unless the land is legally posted.  Requirements for legal posting are in 10 V.S.A. Section 5201 – but at a minimum all corners need to be posted and  a minimum of 400 feet between signs.    Obtaining permission from the landowner is a courtesy and way of showing respect.

The Vermont Legislature  in 1998 amended the Land-owner Liability law to increase the landowner protection for allowing recreational users on private land. Permission is required for snow mobiles, ATVs and motorcycles.

For more information contact the Vermont Department of Forests and Parks, 103 So. Main Street, Waterbury, VT 05671-0601  802-241-3693